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  • 3 February:
    • The Homestead - Art from Michigan's Wine Country - February 3, 2012 (6:00 pm)
  • 4 February:
    • Leelanau Peninsula Wineries - Taste the Passion ~ Wine, Chocolate & Love - February 4 & 5, 2012 (all day)
  • 18 February:
    • Romancing the Riesling - Wineries of Old Missions Peninsula - February 18, 2012 (11:00 am)
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The Homestead - Art from Michigan’s Wine Country - February 3, 2012
[ February 3, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] Glen Arbor Art Association presents an exhibition of local artists from Michigan’s wine country to kick off the the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association's "Taste the Passion" weekend. This special winter event features original art, wine tasting from local wineries and a small plates menu created by Chef John Piombo of Nonna's. [...]

Leelanau Peninsula Wineries - Taste the Passion ~ Wine, Chocolate & Love - February 4 & 5, 2012
[ February 4, 2012 to February 5, 2012. ] Taste the Passion 2012 takes place the weekend of February 4 & 5, 2012 – Tickets on sale now – just $30! Love is in the air at the “Taste the Passion” weekend February 4 & 5, 2012. It’s a celebration of wine, chocolate and love, and your ticket allows you to chart [...]

Romancing the Riesling - Wineries of Old Missions Peninsula - February 18, 2012
[ February 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Join us as we celebrate the Riesling varietal! The region is known for producing top notch Riesling grapes so we're celebrating by sharing some of the best Rieslings that Northern Michigan has to offer. Participating wineries will showcase a Riesling, served in your very own souvenir wine glass and perfectly paired [...]

The Homestead - Nonna’s Winter 2012 Cooking School - January 7 - March 3, 2012
The Homestead is pleased to announce our Winter 2012 Cooking School at Nonna’s Loft that is open to resort guests, members and the public. Executive Chef John Piombo will provide instruction in two types of classes: demonstrations and hand-on cooking classes. Cooking demonstrations provide participants with the opportunity to observe Chef Piombo [...]

The Homestead - Winter Sweepstakes - $84,000 of prizes
For the first time ever The Homestead has teamed up with the best ski and board shops in the state to create the best Winter Sweepstakes ever! Twenty-five skiers or riders will win prizes each week for the first 10 weeks; two will win next year’s season passes in the last two weeks. In all, $84,000 [...]

The Homestead - Kids 17 and Under Ski and Ride Free
Kids 17 and Under Ski and Ride Free The headline’s right. We’re making skiing and riding family friendly again. There are only three restrictions and there’s no fine print. The restrictions are: • The kids and their family must be registered guests at The Homestead. • At least one parent must have purchased a same day, all day [...]

The Homestead - Lift & Lodging Package - From $70 per person
Enjoy two nights’ lodging, breakfast buffet each morning and lift ticket for skiing or riding from arrival to departure. Priced from $70 per person, per night for hotel lodging and $86 per person, per night for condominium lodging. All rates are based on double occupancy. Call 231.334.5100 for a reservation. Visit The Homestead Website >>>>

The Homestead - 2012 Season Pass Offers Dining, Massage, Skiing & More
The Homestead’s 2011 winter season pass, called the ONE. Pass, is a flexible new way to enjoy the cold weather months…even if you don’t ski or ride. The pass is so unique that it can be personalized to meet your specific desires for services such as haircuts, dinner, spa massage or [...]

Manitou Passage Golf Club - A Northern Michigan Adventure
By Jim Barnes It may seem unthinkable, even sacrilegious, to make any changes to a course designed by the great Arnold Palmer. Originally opened in 1998 as King’s Challenge, the course languished a bit when Sugar Loaf Mountain Ski Resort closed (the course is built alongside the ski hill), so it needed some rejuvenating and updating. [...]

Glen Arbor Art Association presents an exhibition of local artists from Michigan’s wine country to kick off the the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association’s “Taste the Passion” weekend. This special winter event features original art, wine tasting from local wineries and a small plates menu created by Chef John Piombo of Nonna’s. Art from Michigan’s Wine Country will feature an exhibit and sale or original art by Leelanau artists with proceeds benefitting the Glen Arbor Art Association’s scholarship program and GAAA’s after school art classes.

The exhibit is located at Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead. Exhibition hours are 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost: $20 per person advance purchase or $25 at the door, which which includes one glass of wine and food stations with delectable small plates. Additional wine available for $4/glass or three glasses for $10. Call The Homestead for ticket information at 231.334.5100.

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Taste the Passion 2012 takes place the weekend of February 4 & 5, 2012 – Tickets on sale now – just $30!

Love is in the air at the “Taste the Passion” weekend February 4 & 5, 2012. It’s a celebration of wine, chocolate and love, and your ticket allows you to chart your own course, enjoying food and wine pairings and some optional winter and Valentine-themed activities at 17 wineries along the trail.

The weekend starts on Saturday as you head to your first winery stop to collect your souvenir glass. Then spend the weekend enjoying special pours and sweet or savory food pairings at our wineries between the hours of 11am and 5pm on Saturday and Noon and 5pm on Sunday.

To add to the weekend’s festivities, several of our wineries will hold special events and activities exclusively for “Taste the Passion” ticket holders to celebrate the beauty and fun to be had in this winter wonderland. They are sure to provided countless photo opportunities – check some from past years out in the video above and stay tuned for a listing in January.

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Be sure to check out some of the food offerings and activities that await you along the trail!

Tickets are just $30 and quantities are limited. We encourage you to secure yours as soon as possible as most of our trail events do sell out. Please note that Good Neighbor and Willow will not be participating in Taste the Passion 2012.

If you are traveling with a group, you will all want select the same starting winery. Be aware that tickets are limited at each winery, so purchase early if the starting location is important to you.

Visit Taste The Passion Website >>>>

Join us as we celebrate the Riesling varietal! The region is known for producing top notch Riesling grapes so we’re celebrating by sharing some of the best Rieslings that Northern Michigan has to offer. Participating wineries will showcase a Riesling, served in your very own souvenir wine glass and perfectly paired with a food offering. As an extra bonus, guests will enjoy 10% off* all Riesling purchases at the wineries during the event.

Tickets are $15 and include a souvenir wine glass.** Tickets are available at participating wineries on the day of the event or by calling 231.223.7355.

*Discount not valid on ice wine. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

**Limited number of commemorative glasses are available.

Visit Wineries of Old Missions Peninsula Website >>>>

The Homestead is pleased to announce our Winter 2012 Cooking School at Nonna’s Loft that is open to resort guests, members and the public. Executive Chef John Piombo will provide instruction in two types of classes: demonstrations and hand-on cooking classes. Cooking demonstrations provide participants with the opportunity to observe Chef Piombo prepare various dishes, take notes, taste the prepared dishes and receive a written recipe. Hands-on cooking classes provide participants with the opportunity to actually prepare recipes from start to finish. At the conclusion of the class, participants join Chef at the Captain’s Table to enjoy the food they prepared.

Both types of classes are held on Saturdays at 11:30am at Nonna’s Loft. Demonstration classes are limited to 20 participants at a cost are $50 (plus tax & gratuity) per person. Reservations and advance payment are required at least 24 hours in advance of the class date. Hands-on cooking classes are are limited to seven participants at a cost of $90 (plus tax & gratuity) per person. Reservations and advance payment are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call Nonna’s to make a reservation at 231.334.5150.

Cooking Demonstration Classes

• Jan 7, Baked Pastas
• Jan 21, Tenderloin Three-Ways
• Feb 4, The Pastas of Italy
• Mar 3, The Cuisine of Genoa

Hands-on Cooking Classes

• Jan 28, The Art of Making Gnocchi
• Feb 11, Scaloppine Four Ways
• Feb 25, The Art of Risotto

Visit The Homestead Resort Website >>>>

For the first time ever The Homestead has teamed up with the best ski and board shops in the state to create the best Winter Sweepstakes ever!

Twenty-five skiers or riders will win prizes each week for the first 10 weeks; two will win next year’s season passes in the last two weeks. In all, $84,000 of prizes will be given away!

Enter The Homestead’s Winter Sweepstakes to win Ski Trips in Northern Michigan

You can enter twice to increase your chances of winning. First, fill out our Winter Sweepstakes entry form. Then, “like” us on our Facebook page for a second entry. That’s it! You’re now entered twice for a chance to win one of 254 prizes including romantic skikends for two, family ski packages, and season passes for next year.

Visit The Homestead Website >>>>

Kids 17 and Under Ski and Ride Free

The headline’s right. We’re making skiing and riding family friendly again. There are only three restrictions and there’s no fine print. The restrictions are:

• The kids and their family must be registered guests at The Homestead.
• At least one parent must have purchased a same day, all day lift ticket.
• Proof of relationship must be presented.

This offer is available every day of the season, including holidays, as there are no black out dates. So that’s it.

This is one of two offerings in America (the other one is at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, a long drive for a weekend) that’s as family friendly as this offer is. Think about it: your savings could cover most meals and gas. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Post a comment on our Facebook Page.

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Enjoy two nights’ lodging, breakfast buffet each morning and lift ticket for skiing or riding from arrival to departure.

Priced from $70 per person, per night for hotel lodging and $86 per person, per night for condominium lodging.

All rates are based on double occupancy. Call 231.334.5100 for a reservation.

Visit The Homestead Website >>>>

The Homestead’s 2011 winter season pass, called the ONE. Pass, is a flexible new way to enjoy the cold weather months…even if you don’t ski or ride. The pass is so unique that it can be personalized to meet your specific desires for services such as haircuts, dinner, spa massage or fitness classes.

Use the ONE. Pass for skiing or snowboarding, but if snow sports is not your style, consider pampering yourself with an Essential Facial and a Swedish Massage at Spa Amira. After an exhilarating day on the slopes you may be ready for a delicious three-course dinner at Nonna’s prepared by our Executive Chef John Piombo. Start your morning with a Zumba class at New Leaf Health & Fitness, followed by a haircut, manicure and pedicure at Lillyjade, our new salon. There are any number of combinations.

For snow sports lovers, the ONE. Pass can be used for Bay Mountain lift tickets, rental equipment, one or two-hour private or group skiing or snowboarding lessons, and ten NASTAR racing runs. Rental equipment is available for Fridays only, Saturdays only or unlimited usage for the whole season.

Little ones can enjoy special fun just for them at Camp Tamarack. Parents can escape by themselves to the slopes knowing their children are well cared for in a safe and stimulating environment. Camp Tamarack is an innovative childcare center for infants and children up to 10 years old. Use the ONE. Pass for a three-hour block of loving childcare.

We haven’t forgotten the big winter appetites. With four restaurants to choose from, no one will go hungry with the ONE. Pass. Beppi’s, our Italian-American Sports Bar, offers personal artisan pizza with a beverage. Pick up a gourmet deli lunch at Cavanaugh’s Deli & General Store to eat in or take back to your room. CQ’s Cabin offers a hearty, hot lunch entrée and beverage that is close to the slopes. Don’t miss a special dinner that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert at Nonna’s. Our chef changes Nonna’s menu frequently, so there is something deliciously-extraordinary every evening.

This winter season’s ONE. Pass is on sale now with deep discounts through November 15, 2011. The rates change on December 15, 2011 and again on January 1st, 2012. So, the earlier you buy, the more you save. See why there is nothing passé about this season’s ONE. Pass.

To order a ONE. Pass, visit our website to download an order form. Don’t delay, prices change quickly. Call 231.334.5000 for more information.

The Homestead offering winter snow sports on weekends throughout the season starting December 17th, during the holiday week from Christmas to New Years.

Click Here For Season Pass Brochure (PDF)

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The Leelanau Farmers Markets is a non-profit organization started up with the initiation of the Leelanau Agricultural Alliance & MSU Extension with the goal of improving the marketing of local farm products and preserving county farmland.

The Ag Alliance proposed the idea of starting up Farmer’s Markets in the area in 2000, and with the help of MSU Extension, developed a committee to oversee the planning and operation of the markets.

Our mission is:
“to provide locally produced farm and food products for the benefit of the Leelanau Community.”

Thanks for doing your part to make it a great season!

2011 Season:

Suttons Bay Market - has MOVED!!

Saturdays, 9am - 1pm

May 14 - October 22

North Park; intersection of M-204 & M-22, water side

Empire Market

Saturdays, 9am - 1pm

June 18 - September 10

Next door to the post office downtown

Lake Leelanau Market

Sundays, 9am - 1pm

June 19 - September 4

Parking lot across from NJ’s Grocery downtown

Glen Arbor Market

Tuesdays, 9 am - 1pm

June 21 - August 30

Behind the Township Hall on Western Ave

Leland Market

Thursdays, 9am - Noon

June 23 - September 1

Parking lot across from The Bluebird Restaurant downtown

Northport Market

Fridays, 9am - 1pm

June 17 - September 16

Next to The Depot by the marina downtown

This is a great opportunity for you to get local produce and meet the farmers who grow it!  Know where your food comes from!

Leelanau Farmers Markets

c/o MSU Extension

8527 E Government Center Dr

Suite 107

Suttons Bay, MI 49682

msue45@msu.edu

www.leelanau.cc/farmersmarkets.asp

A best seller…this event includes two nights’ lodging, breakfast buffet each morning, a tasting tour of four Leelanau County wineries on Saturday. The tour includes transportation to/from the wineries and a to-go lunch. On Saturday evening enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef John Piombo at Nonna’s Loft.

Package rates from $597 per couple based on double occupancy, plus community tariff and taxes.

Rates will vary based on the number of people and accommodation selected. Space is limited. Call 231.334.5100 for reservations.

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The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s Toast the Season wine tour is a Northern Michigan holiday tradition. Every year in November we offer two consecutive weekends of tasting and touring – that’sNovember 5 & 6 or November 12 & 13, 2011.

Your tour features a gift bag (details below!) and wine & food pairings at our 19 member wineries. Visit 8 each day in whatever order you desire between the hours of 11am to 5pm Saturday and noon to 5pm Sunday.

Click below purchase tickets for Toast the Season including lodging packages at many great area hotels, B&Bs and resorts!

• Toast the Season Weekend One Tickets & Packages (November 5 & 6)
• Toast the Season Weekend Two Tickets & Packages (November 12 & 13)

“This is a great time for families and friends to gather to celebrate the upcoming season and even get started on their holiday shopping,” says winemaker Adam Satchwell of Shady Lane Cellars. “Wines and other items from Leelanau Peninsula tasting rooms are the perfect gift for the holidays. Our wines compliment holiday meals, cocktail parties or any gathering and they make great gifts!”

The tour features a special wine pour accompanied by holiday themed gourmet food at each of the 18 Leelanau Peninsula member wineries. At your starting winery you will be given a commemorative glass, an LPVA holiday ornament and a holiday gift bag featuring Toast the Season features a special wine & food pairing at each of the 19 Leelanau Peninsula member wineries.

In addition, you will be given a commemorative glass, an LPVA holiday ornament, a souvenir wine key and a holiday gift bag featuring fair trade coffee from Higher Grounds Trading Company of Traverse City, cocoa-coated chocolate covered almonds from Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate in Empire, and (of course) Michigan cherries from Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor!

Here’s a set of photos from previous years.

Visit Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association Website >>>>

The Harvest Stompede takes place September 10 & 11, 2011.

This annual weekend features a spectacular race through Leelanau’s vineyards followed by a self guided wine tour of LPVA member wineries featuring world class wines and culinary delights that reflect the season’s bounty. In 2011 we are once again highlighting local foods, and each winery’s food pairing will feature locally sourced items.

Note: Race & Wine Tour are SEPARATE EVENTS!! You DO NOT have to do the race to participate in the wine tour!

Tickets & Packages for the Harvest Stompede Wine Tour

Race registration

The Get Local Giveaway

This year Taste the Local Difference, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association are once again teaming up to celebrate local food, wine and arts with the Get Local Giveaway. In August the LPVA, Taste the Local Difference and Crystal Mountain will each give away a pair of tickets to one of three great local wine & food events! Click here for all the details!

Visit Harvest Stompede Website >>>>

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The 3rd annual Michigan Schooner Festival sails once again September 9-11, 2011 on West Bay in Traverse City at Open Space Park and Clinch Park Marina.

MHA Maritime History exhibit and boat building demonstrations will be on display for the entire weekend.

Entertaining Children’s games and activites will be available throughout the weekend.

Captain Robert “Edward Teach” Barbanegra and Crew of the Armed Sloop “CRYSTA” will be sailing into Traverse City - ta pillage the village at the Schooner Festival – We be lookin forwards ta meetin all da little Swabs an Mates an ta sharing da games dat Pirates played aboard ship. We’ll be telling a Yarn or two an singen pirate tunes an having a good piraten time. - Yo Ho it’s a Pirates life fer me!!!!

General 3 Day Weekend Admission is $5.00 per person.
Children 5 and under are free.

Purchase Tickets Online Here.

A $5 general weekend admission pass grants you a tour of the three
Maritime Heritage Alliance ships on display.

Michigan Schooner Festival Food Court - This delicious showcase of local restaurants is open for business at 10:00am! Be there to sample some of Traverse City’s favorites.

Art exhibitors will also be on site throughout the festival. Featured exhibitors are Korner Gem.

• Schooner tours and sailing throughout the weekend
• Daily demonstrations and reenactments
• Pancakes with Pirates Breakfast
• Maritime music throughout the weekend
• Daily children’s activities with food and fun for all ages

Visit Michigan Schooner Festival Website >>>>

Each year, on the second Friday and Saturday in August, you can take a step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. You can imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Teams of oxen and horses will be cutting, loading, and hauling hay, while artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.

The fair is held at 6 of the historic farmsteads in Port Oneida. Each farm has a variety of artists, crafts, food, and activities for visitors. Click on the farm names below to see what’s happening at each farm. A shuttle bus runs between the farms on a regular schedule during the fair, so you can park your car and easily get around to the different venues.

Dechow Farm
Kelderhouse Farm
Schoolhouse
Burfiend Barn
Olsen Farm
Thoreson Farm

The Port Oneida Fair is co-sponsored by Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. To learn more about how you can help these organizations support the park, visit www.friendsofsleepingbear.org and www.phsb.org.

Visit the Port Oneida Fair Web Page >>>>

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